(Let’s see if you’re right)
Soon, the figure walked away from the door and headed somewhere else in the same hallway. Now the coast was clear to head outside it seems. There were painful screams coming from one of the other rooms faraway. It was correct to assume that the doctor earlier went to check on that specific room.
How had he not noticed her? Curiosity led her to the door. She peered out, saw no one, and stepped into the hall. Should she go see about the screams?It sounded like someone was being tortured, and like maybe she should go, to save someone, out of the goodness of her heart. Letting out a quiet, amused snort, Adara stepped away from the noises. She didn't need to. It wouldn't affect anything… probably. She didn't need to help anyone.
The hallways around was almost exactly like a hospital; textured floors, doors with clear glass on them, papers about the patients, numbered rooms, and quiet atmosphere. From what it seems, there wasn’t a clear way out of the hallway. At least there wasn’t any dangers around… right?
(Go back to check on the doctor and the screaming patient)
(Explore)
(Will do!)
A particularly loud scream echoed through the hall. Adara sighed. She should probably go check on it, even if she didn't want to. It seemed like going toward the screams was the only way out. She dug into her bag, pulling out a small folding knife, opening it, and crept toward the noise. She would like to see the doctor again, too, if possible. He had looked familiar.
Adara stopped by the papers, glancing at them, then shook her head. They were probably nothing important.
Skipping some of the doors, Adara would come across the room where the screams were coming from. One where the doctor was inside. He was saying somethings to the patient who was screaming before reaching to wear his rubber gloves and grab the syringe next to them.
(Watch silently?)
(Enter the room?)
Adara froze for a minute, before realizing that she hadn't been spotted. Clutching the knife in her hand, wishing she had a sword, or, better yet, her fire, she slipped the door open and stepped inside. She wasn't sure if she should say something or not. Maybe a witty remark before she killed the doctor - what was he doing, anyway?
As Adara stepped closer, the words of the doctor would slip into her ears.
”It’s going to be okay… it’s only a nightmare, calm down…” he said calmly before gently injecting some chemicals into the patient’s vessel causing them to ‘calm down’ almost immediately. Placing the empty syringe back on the tray beside where he sat, the doctor took note of the patient’s symptoms while repeating what he was writing out loud…
”Hallucinations, nightmares, levels of depression and self-doubt…” with a sigh, the doctor looked back at the patient who now had their eyes closed ”…what a poor soul, what sin did you commit to have yourself this cursed…” his voice and mannerism suggested that he meant no harm towards the patient.
That said, he had not noticed Adara at all it seems.
The flaming spirit started to fade into reality, presenting a humanoid form.
”Phantom… actually” the figure corrected as they dusted themself a bit.
”I’ve answered your question, now answer mine, you were missing someone who’s dead, were you not?”
Jade huffed then realized that this was an oppurtunity "Yes I am…My si-sister A-ya"
(I was right!)
She furrowed her brow. So these were souls? And they weren't being tortured? Sighing, she folded the blade and slipped it up her sleeve. She had so wanted a fight. Eyeing the doctor, Adara pinched her lips together. Should she ask about the portal to her world? Probably. He was the only one she'd seen so far. With a sigh, she cleared her throat. "E-excuse me? Do you know where the portals are?"
”Well, would it surprise you if I said that you can, and I’m not lying, meet her again?” the fiery phantom asked with a raised eyebrow. He soon took out a cigarette, placed it between his lips, and lit it with his fingertips.
Jade could feel the tears welling up in her eyes "That would be a-amazing" the tears started falling from her eyes
(My good doctor boi is back and not dead this time XD)
The doctor jumped a bit when Adara spoke up, letting out an ‘eeep’ sound before standing up from the stool he was on to fully face Adara. He had cyan colored irises, wavy natural black hair, a sick mask on to cover up the bottom parts of his face, and as mentioned, a doctor’s gown.
”Eh uh… h-how did you get in here…” the doctor seemed a bit shocked at first but soon regained his posture ”—I’ll answer your question first, I do… but I unfortunately cannot tell you about it, well… not yet at least…” the doctor was still a bit shaken by Adara’s presence.
Adara blinked at his reaction. "Uh… are you okay?" She pointed back in the direction she had come from. "I came from that one room. You didn't notice me then. I - nevermind." She tilted her head. "Why can't you tell me where the portals are? And who are you, anyway?"
Well that was easy… the fiery figure thought to himself before turning back to Jade.
”I would guess that you’re willing to go find her, even to a place unknown of consequence?” the figure wanted to be clear first before doing anything beyond that point. He puffed out a cloud of smoke.
The doctor sighed, removing the surgical mask he had on him to reveal his warm and reassuring smile.
”I’ll start with the simpler question first. I’m Cassius Faltur, former Knight of the Labyrinth and currently the head doctor in this here hospital, referred to as the Auroral Hospital” the figure introduced themself before sighing and…
”For the reason as to why I can’t tell you about it, it’s simply that I’m not allowed to tell anyone except the other Knights about it until they’ve gained the trust of us, Knights and former Knights. Not all, of course, but some of them” the figure answered.
”It’s a way to keep things organized down here unfortunately” the doctor added with a shrug.
(I’ve gotta go~)
(Aww. Bye!)
"That sucks. I just want to leave. I don't want to be stuck here." She brushed hair from her face. "Who are the Knights, anyways? I've heard of them once of twice, but I don't know anything about them."
Cassius was nice. She thought that she might be able to trust him… but why? She shook her head. Never underestimate anyone, ever, even if they look harmless and kind.
Well that was easy… the fiery figure thought to himself before turning back to Jade.
”I would guess that you’re willing to go find her, even to a place unknown of consequence?” the figure wanted to be clear first before doing anything beyond that point. He puffed out a cloud of smoke.
Jade blinked hard to stop crying then took a deep breathe calmly saying their vow to each other before A-ya died “To the ends of Earth and to hell and back”
As Kye moved through the maze, the walls and floor changed every now and then.
The number above decreased drastically at one point, going from “46” to “32” within a second or two. Something was clearly not wanting living people around.
Now he was faced with a decision. There were sounds of happy screams coming from somewhere near and the number above him changed “32” to “30”. He was met with a three-path route and one clearly led to an exit.(Where will you go?)
(The Front Path)
(The Right Path)
(The Left Path)
(Decisions decisions decisions.)
Kye looked at the three different ways he could go. He'd learn early on that in a cave keeping one hand on a wall was not the best move but here…
Right?
Right.
Okay.
”Oh you know, I can bring you to them again if you’d like that” the time manipulator stated, throwing the closed pocket watch up and catching it as it comes down.
”You might also be happy to know that we can offer you quite an adventure” he added, throwing the item he had up again before it went back into his hand.
A portal had opened behind Hinata.
The thought of seeing her parents again was very tempting, Hinata had to admit. Even if it was just for a few moments, seeing her parents would help her so much. A flash of hope made its way into Hinata's eyes, but it was quickly banished when Cronos added the second part.
"Is that supposed to make me more eager to go?" Hinata said, disdain lacing through her words ever so quietly.
"Adventure is not something I want, not when I'm on vacation."
”To describe them perfectly, it’s hard so I’m just gonna explain them as simply as I can. They’re basically selected magic users who are loyal to the Master and the Prince of the Labyrinth and whose duty is to protect and serve the Labyrinth. By selected, I mean a group will be selected every twenty years, put to a large fight until only twelve remain on the battlefield. A bit cruel but it’s how it has been since the first generation. Speaking of which, it’s getting close to twenty years of duty for this generation which is the thirteenth… I wonder what the fourteenth generation would look like, it’s getting better each year group, at least that’s what I’ve heard.” the doctor tried to explain from his stand point which was a bit confusing to be perfectly honest. He doesn’t seem like one to talk to people often.
The flaming figure sighed softly once as he commanded the smoke to create a portal.
”This will lead you to a realm where the dead roam free… if you’d like to meet her again, step through”
(DAMNIT!! YOU LUCKY HUMAN BEING!! THAT WAS THE ONLY SAFE PATH!! XD)
(P.S. One of my favorite characters, hands down)
As Kye headed towards the right path, he would spot a humanoid figure in the shadows holding… something in their arms.
As the figure walked closer, his features were shown. He had dark brown hair, emerald colored eyes, a long black leather jacket that covered his plain white shirt, a dark gray pair of jeans, and green and white sneakers. The ‘thing’ that was in his hands was… a cat, an amber colored one to be exact.
”Meow~—“ the cat sounded as the man looked down and smiled at the creature, petting its head.
”Yes yes, I know, we’re going to get food” he said to his pet as he was about to walk pass Kye.
(Forgive me for this—)
(This won’t make you like him very much XD)
Cronos cursed under his breath…
”Maybe I should’ve phrased that better, bummer—” the man sighed, eyeing Hinata a bit before he used his pocket watch ‘yo-yo’ to wrap around Hinata and throw her into the portal behind her.
She would appear again inside… what seems to be a forest. One which was filled with flowers, animals, but seemed to lack human beings. It looked like she was in the center of it all as well. Soon after, the portal closed.
Hinata cursed as the yo-yo wrapped around her, but she was through the portal before she could react any further. She took a moment to access her surroundings, checking for any immediate threats. By the time she turned to go back through the portal, though, it was gone. She cursed again, hand going to her side where her Companion Soul had appeared. Her hand gripped the hilt, eyes darting about.
Somethings were moving through the grass, they were moving quite fast and seemed to be circling Hinata. Soon after, they stopped in unison and jumped at her… only to reveal themselves to be Kasai, the fire fox, and Kori, the ice fox; two of Hinata’s past companion’s pets. They jumped on her and curled up against her while giving off soft purrs.
(DAMNIT!! YOU LUCKY HUMAN BEING!! THAT WAS THE ONLY SAFE PATH!! XD)
(P.S. One of my favorite characters, hands down)As Kye headed towards the right path, he would spot a humanoid figure in the shadows holding… something in their arms.
As the figure walked closer, his features were shown. He had dark brown hair, emerald colored eyes, a long black leather jacket that covered his plain white shirt, a dark gray pair of jeans, and green and white sneakers. The ‘thing’ that was in his hands was… a cat, an amber colored one to be exact.
”Meow~—“ the cat sounded as the man looked down and smiled at the creature, petting its head.
”Yes yes, I know, we’re going to get food” he said to his pet as he was about to walk pass Kye.
(Which one?)
Kye moved slightly out of the way hoping the figure was distracted enough to not notice him. His hand was down near the top of his pack, which was open. He looked up at ceiling studied it for a moment then looked at the walls.
At least this one did not come from behind me.
Yes but he's talking to the cat as if it understands him. That strikes me as odd.
I have conversations with a demon in my head, some of which will never be told or revealed to anyone. I can say for certain that a dude talking to his cat is not that strange.
Point taken.
Somethings were moving through the grass, they were moving quite fast and seemed to be circling Hinata. Soon after, they stopped in unison and jumped at her… only to reveal themselves to be Kasai, the fire fox, and Kori, the ice fox; two of Hinata’s past companion’s pets. They jumped on her and curled up against her while giving off soft purrs.
Hinata had gone to draw her sword, only to be stopped by him and a gentle reminder that they knew these creatures. Hinata blinked, then let a small smile slip out.
"Hey guys!" she said, putting one hand on each of their heads.
"Is Matthew around here?" she looked around, searching for him for a moment.